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10 Bizarre 1970s Halloween Costumes Kids Actually Wore

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Published Oct 9, 2026, 8:45 PM · 5d ago

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Remember those bizarre 1970s Halloween costumes with the sweaty plastic masks, tiny eyeholes, and rubber bands that snapped against your head? In the 1970s, companies like Ben Cooper and Collegeville sold some truly strange Halloween costumes for kids. And believe it or not, children actually went trick-or-treating dressed as everything from Jaws and Farrah Fawcett to Grizzly Adams! Today, we're revisiting 10 bizarre Halloween costumes from the 1970s that prove just how different Halloween used to be. You'll see forgotten costumes inspired by The Six Million Dollar Man, The Fonz, Evel Knievel, Planet of the Apes, KISS, Little House on the Prairie, and more. And wait until you see the unusual 1977 Star Wars costume that didn't even use the character's famous name! **Which of these Halloween costumes would you bring back today? And what did YOU dress up as in the 1970s?** Share your memories in the comments! Support the channel by becoming a member or using Super Thanks. Your support helps me keep these memories alive! **WATCH NEXT:** 1970s Halloween Candy We Somehow Survived https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jEs_BRbi-Y #1970sNostalgia #HalloweenCostumes #VintageHalloween ❤️ Snag a mug or t-shirt: https://waybackamericana.creator-spring.com 🤍 Subscribe for new videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/@WayBackAmericana?sub_confirmation=1 💙 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Way-Back-Americana-61569367730521/ ────────────── #1970sNostalgia #HalloweenCostumes #VintageHalloween ────────────── DISCLAIMER: The materials in this video are intended for entertainment purposes and comply with fair use guidelines. No copyright infringement is intended. If you are the copyright owner or represent them and have concerns about the use of any material in this video, please contact us at [email protected]. 0:00 The Strange World of 70s Costumes 0:44 The Bearded Mountain Man Look 1:34 The Billboard Across Your Chest 2:23 The Bionic Man's Circuitry 3:22 Molding
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